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Bail Activist Jailed For Trying To Help When Cops Confronted Man In Mental Health Crisis

Colorado-based attorney and bail activist Elisabeth Epps was just released after serving a short jail stint related to a 2015 encounter with Aurora Police. The experience gave her a new understanding of the experiences of the people she has bailed out.

Aaron Morrison Feb 12, 2019